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Column: Kyle Filipowski is the new villain that this rivalry needed

By Shelby Swanson | February 4

"Shoutout to Kyle Filipowski for giving Tar Heel nation a new Dookie to hate," DTH Sports Editor Shelby Swanson writes.

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Armando Bacot leans on his physicality and aggression to help UNC men's basketball beat Duke

By Caroline Wills | February 4

In the hours leading up to Saturday's clash against Duke, Armando Bacot could not eat.

North Carolina legalizes online sports betting ahead of ACC men's basketball tournament

By Akash Bhowmik | February 4

Some experts are concerned that the law could make college students vulnerable to developing gambling addictions because of the significance of sports ...

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UNC women's hoops falls to No. 17 Virginia Tech in overtime, 70-61

By Matthew Maynard | February 4

The No. 24 North Carolina women’s basketball team (15-8, 7-4 ACC) fell to No. 17 Virginia Tech (18-4, 9-2 ACC), 70-61, in overtime on Sunday afternoon ...

Preview: Keys to No. 24 UNC women's basketball's ACC bout against No. 17 Virginia Tech

By Anna Laible | February 4

Coming off of a shocking double-digit upset to Virginia last Sunday and a loss to No. 5 N.C. State on Thursday night, the Tar Heels are looking for a ...

Harrison Ingram's infectious energy carries UNC men's basketball to 93-84 win over Duke

By Gwen Peace | February 4

“This was the most fun game I’ve ever played in my life," Harrison Ingram said. "The most lit game, the most happy [and the most] intense.”

No. 3 UNC men's basketball slams archrival No. 7 Duke, 93-84, at home

By Gwen Peace | February 3

At the end of the day, however, it was North Carolina that pushed just a bit harder, clinching a 93-84 win off a standout performance from Armando Bacot ...

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‘I’m a Tar Heel for life’: A look at Caleb Love's lasting legacy in the UNC-Duke rivalry

By Maya Waid | February 3

Although he no longer wears a North Carolina jersey, Love’s impact on the UNC-Duke rivalry has a place of its own in UNC basketball history.

Analysis: Three key stats that have defined the UNC men's basketball season

By Cade Shoemaker | February 3

Here are a handful of statistics that best narrate North Carolina’s 16-3 start, as well as its early dominance in ACC play.

Midseason report card: How the Duke men's basketball season has gone so far

By Harry Crowther | February 3

Senior writer Harry Crowther grades the Duke men's basketball team's bigs, guards, bench and more.

Analysis: How the UNC and Duke men's basketball bigs stack up

By Erin Singleton | February 2

A look into how the notable bigs at Duke and UNC have performed so far this season.

How UNC men's basketball's tough non-conference slate will prepare the Tar Heels to face Duke

By Jarrett Kidd | February 2

Through its first 18 games, UNC has faced six opponents ranked in the AP Top 25, clocking in at 10th in the current NCAA strength of schedule rankings. ...

Analysis: How the UNC and Duke men's basketball wings stack up

By Hannah Smith | February 2

The experienced players from North Carolina alongside the young group from Duke will provide interesting matchups for the 2024 rivalry contest.

Analysis: Youth and experience highlight talented backcourts in UNC-Duke matchup

By Dylan Stalter | February 2

RJ Davis and Seth Trimble will likely be tasked with guarding Duke's Jeremy Roach, and rookie guards Elliot Cadeau and Jared McCain will go head-to-head. ...

Tricky ticketing: Here's how the student ticket lottery works for the UNC-Duke men's basketball game

By Lydia Kampe | February 2

Most UNC students never hope to receive a seat in the Dean E. Smith Center more than they do for the annual rivalry showdown against Duke. However, attaining ...

'Those are games you just have to win': UNC women's hoops looks to move forward after two-game skid

By Caroline Wills | February 2

Losing in the ACC may be inevitable, but the Tar Heels have to keep adding wins to their stack.

Preview: A look at the UNC women's lacrosse team's upcoming season

By Megan Smith | February 2

Four top-10 matchups in March highlight the UNC women's lacrosse team's 2023-24 schedule.

'Flush it down the toilet': After loss in Atlanta, UNC men's hoops gears up for No. 7 Duke

By Daniel Wei | February 2

The Tar Heels held a players-only meeting after getting back from Atlanta on Tuesday night.

Elliot Cadeau and Cormac Ryan set to play in first UNC-Duke game on Saturday

By Harry Crowther | February 2

“He’s a supreme talent, he’s been playing really well for us this year,” senior guard RJ Davis said. “So just go out there and play your game, ...

No. 24 UNC women's basketball falls to No. 5 N.C. State on the road, 63-59

By Matthew Maynard | February 1

In a physical rivalry matchup, the No. 24 North Carolina women’s basketball team (15-7, 6-3) lost 63-59 to No. 5 N.C. State (19-2, 7-2), at Reynolds ...